This drop points to a decrease in consumer spendings, but economists say that it’s unlikely that the numbers will represent the trend of future months.
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Toys “R” Us Plans a Relaunch Despite Increased Competition
After filing for bankruptcy in late 2017, Toys “R” Us sold all of their stores in 2018, leaving the world wondering where to buy their toys come Christmas.
IBM’s Miss Debater Loses Debate to Human Debating Champion
IBM has long loved pitting humans against machines, and it was beginning to look a little one-sided, in AI’s favor, until Harish Natarajan beat Miss Debator.
The Boy Scouts are now Welcoming Girls Into Their Program
Girls can now join the Boy Scouts, the Boy Scouts have been renamed to Scouts BSA, and the Girl Scouts aren’t happy with this new inclusiveness.
Edmonds Bakery Owner Selling “Build That Wall” Cookies by the Dozen
Edmunds Bakery in Edmunds, Washington was recently under attack for making a pink, heart-shaped, valentine cookie frosted with the words “Build that Wall.”
Family Tree DNA Testing Company Agreed to Work With FBI
Family Tree DNA, a large private company many people use to trace their ancestry, has recently agreed to work with the FBI.
U.S. Economy Added 304,000 Jobs in January Despite Gloomy Predictions
Economists were concerned about the American workforce when the government shutdown continued to go on and on.
Telesat Works to Take on Elon Musk in Internet Satellite Race
On Thursday, internet giant Telesat announced that it had picked Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to launch their internet satellites into space.
University of Missouri Raises Prices for Food and Board
The University of Missouri has four campuses throughout Missouri, and on Monday it was confirmed that three of those will be raising the cost of food and board beginning next school year.
Verizon Unlimited Subscribers get Free Apple Music Forever
Competition is brutal in the phone industry these days, and as a consumer, that’s a good thing.
Netflix is Raising its Subscription Prices- All You Need to Know
Over the course of years and many mailed DVD’s, Netflix has managed to secure a spot not only in our hearts but in our homes as well.
Taco Bell Starting off 2019 With “7 Commitments”
It’s the beginning of 2019, and if you made some new years resolutions, you aren’t the only one.